Connecting Sparrow to Bitcoin Core on Mac: A Troubleshooting Guide

Having trouble connecting your Bitcoin Core wallet to the popular Sparrow mobile app? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to resolve the “Cannot find Bitcoin Core cookie file” error that’s causing you trouble.

Step 1: Check your configuration files

Before attempting to connect Sparrow to Bitcoin Core, make sure your wallet is configured correctly. Here are the steps:

• On a Mac running macOS Catalina or later:

+ Open the Terminal app and navigate to your user directory (~).

+ Create a new file called bitcoin-advanced.conf with the following contents:

[general]
address = "your-wallet-address"

Replace "your-wallet-address" with the actual address of your Bitcoin Core wallet.

• Restart Sparrow by opening the app and going to Settings > Wallet & Security.

Step 2: Update Bitcoin Core

Make sure you have the latest version of Bitcoin Core installed. You can check for updates in the “Bitcoin Core” app on your Mac.

Step 3: Remove the old cookie file

If you’ve used a different wallet in the past or connected Sparrow to a different account, there may still be an old cookie file in use. To remove this:

• Open the Terminal app and navigate to your user directory (~).

• Use the rm command to delete the existing bitcoin-advanced.conf file:

rm bitcoin-advanced.conf

Step 4: Reconnect Sparrow to Bitcoin Core

Restart Sparrow, go to Settings > Wallet & Security, and re-enable the wallet. This will restart the connection process.

Additional Troubleshooting Steps

If you’re still having issues after following these steps:

• Check your network settings to ensure your internet connection is stable.

• Try disconnecting and reconnecting Sparrow to Bitcoin Core by deleting the bitcoin-advanced.conf file and reinstalling the app.

• If you have multiple wallets connected to Sparrow, try disabling all but one and then enabling them again.

Conclusion

Connecting Sparrow to Bitcoin Core on Mac requires a few basic steps. By following these instructions, you should be able to resolve the “Cannot find Bitcoin Core cookie file” error and enjoy seamless connectivity with your mobile app. If you’re still having issues, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.

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